Required skills

communication teamwork and literacy skills sufficient to

interpret creative information scripts and images

provide creative input to production planning

work collaboratively with production staff and others during shoots

complete workplace documentation eg shot lists

respond appropriately to feedback about shoots from others

high levels of initiative enterprise and creativity in the context of

demonstrating originality and innovative approaches to filming under special conditions

being able to balance creative and technical requirements

being flexible enough to make lastminute adjustments to planned shots if unforeseen circumstances arise during shoots

selfmanagement and problem solving skills sufficient to

solve problems and challenges during shoots in a timely and collaborative manner

evaluate own contribution to creative solutions

work under pressure to tight deadlines

planning and organising skills in the context of planning shots to achieve required outcomes in the most efficient way including taking account of budgetary and resource constraints

technical skills sufficient to operate a range of professional camera equipment in a singlecamera or multicamera environment under a range of special conditions

Required knowledge

industry knowledge including

roles and responsibilities of personnel in the relevant industry sector

sound understanding of artistic and technical elements associated with productions eg staging lighting sound

issues and challenges that arise in the context of filming under special conditions

features of a range of cameras and accessories

cinematographic language

preparation of shot cards and shot descriptions

production scheduling process

techniques for handling cables including their compatibility with other equipment

welldeveloped understanding of photographic principles such as

exposure

tonal relationships

focus

light sources

sensitivity and balancing

camera interpretation of colour

characteristics of lenses

colour correction techniques

colour temperature and compensation

cameratosubject practiceframing and composition

lens to eyeline

jump cuts

crossing the line

matching shots

general continuity

features of and techniques for using lightmeasuring devices

duty of care to colleagues and general public especially on location

OHS procedures particularly as they relate to lifting climbing rigs and use of electrical equipment

detailed knowledge of the Recommended Safety Code for Film and Television

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

ability to make creative contributions to the planning and execution of filming under a range of special conditions

strong teamwork ethic and ability to work under direction and to deadlines

ability to operate cameras and ancillary equipment in a multicamera environment and under special conditions

knowledge and application of photographic principles

application of safe work practices when filming under special conditions

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

practical demonstration of skills through filming sequences under a range of special conditions

access to a range of professional equipment currently used in the film and television industry

opportunities to work on singlecamera and multicamera shoots that require filming under special conditions

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

observation of the candidate filming under special conditions to assess candidates ability to capture shots safely

evaluation of sequences filmed by the candidate to determine candidates ability to meet creative production requirements

written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

CUFCAMA Plan and implement installation of camera supports

CUFCAM403A Plan and implement installation of camera supports.

Production personnel may include:

Production requirements may include:

Shoots may include:

Productions may include:

Special effects may include:

Execution plan may include:

Special conditions may include:

Equipment and accessories may include:

Shots may include:

Camera movements may include:

Special equipment may include:

Other participants may include:

Operators of moving equipment may include: